The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Highly accessible by air, land or sea, Amsterdam is one of
Europe’s top destinations. Affordable flights from within Europe, as well
as direct flights from outside of the continent are readily available with the
service of Europe’s fourth largest airport – the Amsterdam airport
Schiphol.
The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sees itself as far more than
an airport. As claimed on its miniguide, which is obtainable from the
information desks of the airport, the Amsterdal airport Schiphol is the
Netherlands newest city as it caters to an audience wider than the humble
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What sets the Amsterdam airport Schiphol apart from the
other European airports is that it offers a number of great attractions housed
under one roof. Included in the list are the casino, a sauna and massage
service. There was even a time that one entrepreneur was interested in opening
a discreet licensed brothel at this Amsterdam airport, but even the liberal
Dutch required time on that.
There is none of the terminal hopping
that can cause minor panic in transfering passengers or sometimes confuses
unwary first time users. You can reach everything from the vast Schiphol Plaza,
which is the central hall of this Amsterdam airport. This plaza provides easy
access to car parks and the conveniently located rail station with good
transportation links to the nearby city of Amsterdam. In addition, the plaza
will whet your shopping appetite as it provides a number of shops.
The Schiphol airport scores highly for its catering service that is offered
both before and after passport security. It is even noted for its great
thoughtful touches like a nursery for people traveling with young children. It
even has the best viewing terrace designed and built for aircraft enthusiasts
at any major European hub airport.
Driving Directions
The Amsterdam airport Schiphol is actually situated off the A4 motorway,
which connects the city of Amsterdam to The Haque, Netherland’s seat of
government, and Rotterdam. The exit to the airport is clearly signposted.
Car Parking
There are two short-term car parks in the
Schiphol: the P1 and P2. These two are both connected to the terminal and the
Schiphol Plaza by covered walkways, and is recommended of stays for up to 48
hours. Aside from the short-term car parks, there is also an available
long-term parking in the airport, at an open-air P3. This car park area is
situated 4 kilometers from the terminal, and a 24-hour shuttle bus is servicing
in this area to provide links between P3 and the terminal. A luxury car park is
also available, including a valet service.
Some Bad Marks of the
Schiphol Airport
Like many other airports in different areas in
the world, the Amsterdam airport Schiphol has a reputation for baggage handling
problems and, for many people, its business center which is located airside is
inconvenient for some travelers to this airport.
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News from Amsterdam...
Central European 'Summer' Time Starts March 28
03/10/2010 - Although the United States will begin observing Daylight Saving Time on March 14, Europe won't "spring ahead" until Sunday, March 28. At 2:00 a.m., the time in Amsterdam will change to Central European Summer Time -- one hour ahead of the current time. Don't forget to set your watch.
Of course, the seasonal time shift in Amsterdam means lovely late sunsets are on the way -- by the end of this month the sun won't go down until 8:15 p.m. That's worth losing the extra hour of sleep! Central European 'Summer' Time Starts March 28 originally appeared on About.com Amsterdam Travel on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 08:29:26. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Top Reasons to Visit Amsterdam
03/08/2010 - I'm currently in Charleston, South Carolina, where I've been introduced a dozen times in the past week as the "little sister who used to live in Amsterdam." That leads to loads of questions from my bragging sibling's friends about the city, the Dutch and what it was like to call such a unique place home. I think this list of the top reasons to visit Amsterdam is a good starting point for understanding a city that almost defies description. Top Reasons to Visit Amsterdam originally appeared on About.com Amsterdam Travel on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 12:08:24. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Easter in Amsterdam
03/04/2010 -  Easter is a month away! Amsterdammers have already begun preparing for their seasonal celebrations, no doubt with the help of the much-anticipated thawing sun to signal spring. If you're here for this holiday, you'll find plenty of traditional foods, family fun, decadent brunches and English-language church services. If the weather cooperates, gather some delicious holiday treats from the bakeries and head to a park for a Paasdag picnic. Find out what other options you have for celebrating Easter in Amsterdam.
Pictured: The window at Amsterdam's Arnold Cornelis patisserie shows off its Easter treats
Photo © 2010 Shannon McAllister, licensed to About.com
Easter in Amsterdam originally appeared on About.com Amsterdam Travel on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 14:50:47. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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